PowerSchool Legal Affairs Request for Legal Review

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Agenda Item

d. Annual Software Approval ~ PowerSchool Group LLC (Allovue) ~ Renewal Year 4 of 4 (from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026) (Not to exceed $465,226.57) ~ Updated 6.6.2025

Summary: Presented by: Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve the annual PowerSchool agreement in the amount of $465,226.57. PowerSchool, previously Allovue, will provide a platform for resource allocation and budget development.
Why: This agreement will provide the following:
Allocate/Budget/Manage ($455,276.41) - The platform for the development of resource allocation for schools based on student enrollment and scholar needs, development of central office budgets aligned with District goals, and allow school leaders to display data from the system of record-Munis, in a user-friendly manner for the management of staffing and resources.
Budget Book/Services Consulting ($9,950.16)- Formatting and development of the annual budget book that accompanies the Board adopted annual budget.
Details: Allocate - The platform for the development of resource allocation for schools based on student enrollment and scholar needs.
Budget - The platform for the development of central office budgets aligned with District goals.
Manage - The platform will allow school leaders to display data from the system of record -Touchpoint/Munis in a user-friendly manner for the management of staffing and resources.
Budget Book - Formatting and development of the annual budget book that accompanies the Board adopted annual budget.
Financial impact: Funds will be paid from the GL account:
100.2500.530000.74711.9999.9990.8010.050.0000
Contact: Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, 678.676.0270
Status: Approved by General Counsel
                                                                                                 DATE RECEIVED: ______________

                                                                                                 MATTER ASSIGNED TO: _________
                                        Request for Legal Assistance
                                        DCSD Office of Legal Affairs
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                                                 DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST

Title of Item/Topic:
Annual Software Approval - PowerSchool Group LLC (Allovue) - Renewal Year 4 of 4
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        (e.g., contract review, policy matter, etc.)

                 3/21/25
Date of request: ___________                                4/1/25 (Allow 3 to 5 business days)
                                                  Due Date: ___________
                                           Requesting review and approval of the District's budgeting
Background information/Detail: __________________________________________________________
 software PowerSchool (fka Allovue) agreement in the amount of $465,226.57
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                                           PROCUREMENT DETAILS (if applicable)

Include details confirming that all applicable DCSD procurement policies and requirements have been

adhered to: ____________________________________________________________________________

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                                               SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION


Please attach/include any additional supporting documentation that are relevant to your request.
                                                          Agenda item, Allovue Renewal Documents
Description of supporting documentation, if any ____________________________________________


                                                 REQUIRED AUTHORIZATION
              LaDarius Nealey
Requested by: _____________________________________________________________________
         ladarius_nealey@dekalbschoolsga.org
Email: __________________________
                                                               470.997.1608 / 678.676.0270
                                                    Telephone: ____________________________________
            Finance
Department: _______________________________________________________________________
                                        Byron Schueneman
Cabinet Member authorizing the request: _______________________________________________

                                                      LEGAL APPROVAL

      Approved as to form by the DCSD Office of Legal Affairs? ☐ Yes ☐ No
                                                    -OR- (check one only)
              Approved as to form by Outside Legal Counsel? ☐ Yes                                 ☐ No
*Referrals to Outside Legal Counsel must be coordinated and approved by the DCSD Legal Dept.

Approving Attorney (and law firm if Outside Counsel               /s/ H. Eric Hilton
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Comments:       __________________________________________________________________________

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